Entry for the Premera Checkup Challenge has closed
Thanks so much for your interest in the Premera Checkup Challenge. Entry closed on Jan. 31, 2017, but it's always a good time to set up a regular checkup with your doctor!
Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska is teaming up with world-class skier Kikkan Randall in January. Together, we're challenging Alaskans to focus on their health in the new year.
Take the Premera Checkup Challenge to see your doctor for a preventive checkup. Or pledge to take your child for a regular checkup. You'll feel better knowing you're prioritizing good health. And you could win a $200 Amazon gift card.
Why get a checkup?
Regular checkups help you stay healthy for the things that are important in your life. For Kikkan, that's representing her country as a cross-country skier and being there for her family.
“Staying healthy is important for me as an athlete and as a mom,” she said. “I can definitely recognize the challenges of taking care of a family. But just like I need my coaches to be there for me during my training, I need to stay healthy to be there for my son.”
Most health plans cover recommended checkups and health screenings for adults and children. Premera customers can learn about their benefits online or call the number on the back of their ID cards.
Catch health conditions early
During a preventive checkup, doctors can detect health conditions like hypertension and diabetes. These conditions can increase your risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
Depending on your benefits, preventive screenings might help detect:
- high blood pressure
- high cholesterol
- depression
- diabetes
- obesity
- various cancers
- HIV and sexually transmitted infections
Common conditions that may not be obvious are among the most preventable. That's why most health plans cover the cost of appropriate preventive screenings and exams.
How to enter the Premera Checkup Challenge
Need an incentive to schedule your annual doctor's visit? The Premera Checkup Challenge offers a chance to win a $200 Amazon gift card each week. It's easy to enter:
- Go to checkupchallenge.com
- Enter your name and pledge to schedule a checkup between now and April 1, 2017.
- Call your doctor to schedule your checkup. Search the Find a Doctor tool if you don't have a primary care provider yet.
We'll draw gift card winners each Friday. We'll announce the winners in 2 places:
To win, you must be at least 18 and live in Alaska. You don't have to be a Premera member to enter. See official contest rules for details.